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Historic agreement to protect children concludes with final court hearing
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Archbishop Bernard Hebda held a joint press conference on January 28 formally concluding the Ramsey County Attorney's Office's four-year oversight of the civil settlement agreement with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis. The primary objective of the agreement was to transform the organizational culture of the Archdiocese into one that is vigilant about protecting children from clergy sex abuse.
County offering services at Dorothy Day Place
Staff from six county departments are now onsite providing assistance at the Saint Paul Opportunity Center that has opened at the Catholic Charities facility.
October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Ramsey County.
Prosecutors transform approach in helping seal criminal records
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput were joined by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on October 3 to launch helpsealmyrecord.org and announce their joint effort to proactively help rehabilitated residents seal criminal records.
Ramsey and Washington County prosecutors help residents seal criminal records
If you qualify, we can help you get your record sealed by the Court at no cost to you.
Press conference regarding case resolution
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi held a press conference August 28 addressing the case resolution in State of Minnesota v. Asad Ibrahim.
Extended evening child support hours available in August
As a part of Child Support Awareness Month, the Ramsey County Attorney's Office is offering extended evening hours from 4:30-7 p.m. on Wednesdays during August.
Press conference regarding Ramsey County Attorney's Office Facility Dog
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference July 2 to announce the addition of a facility dog to assist crime victims and witnesses. Norie, a two-year old purebred Golden Retriever, will provide quiet companionship to adults and children who are victims and witnesses to crime. She is highly trained for the purpose of putting victims and witnesses at ease so they can better participate in the prosecution process and ease the natural tension that comes with highly traumatic experiences.
Press conference regarding Ramsey County Sexual Assault Systems Review
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference April 27 and released a report from a two-year study detailing a need for major systems change in sexual assault response.
Press conference responding to verdict in Jeronimo Yanez trial
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi held a press conference June 16 responding to the verdict in the Jeronimo Yanez trial
Joint press conference regarding prosecution of Minnesota State Capitol protestors
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi and Saint Paul City Attorney Samuel J. Clark held a joint press conference on May 26, 2017 to announce charges in connection to a disruption of a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Ramsey County honors commitment as a Start by Believing community
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn about the county's work as a Start by Believing community.
Press conference regarding joint prosecution of human trafficking case
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput held a joint press conference March 29 to announce charges in a multi-defendant human trafficking enterprise
County Attorney releases Safe Schools Task Force report to community
The report recommends five action areas across all segments of the community to promote safe schools.
Press Conference regarding charging decision in Yanez case
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi's remarks regarding the charging of Officer Jeronimo Yanez
Frequently asked questions regarding Castile case
Review information on questions frequently asked of the Ramsey County Attorney's Office regarding the Castile case.
Updated Letter to the Public regarding Castile Case
Read Ramsey County Attorney John Choi's letter to the public with updates regarding the Castile case.
Extended child support hours available Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31
The Child Support Section of the Ramsey County Attorney's Office will hold extended hours on select dates in August. Volunteer attorneys will be available to speak with clients.
Press Conference regarding special prosecutor appointment
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi's remarks regarding the hiring of a Special Prosecutor to assist in the Philando Castile matter.